Three's Program

We believe that the Three’s Program is a continuation of the Two’s Program, stimulating and nurturing a young child’s mind through academic and social readiness.

The daily schedule includes, but is not limited to:
 

• morning circle
• story time and music
• choice time
• learning centers (writing/literacy center, blocks, dramatic play, sensory activities, art, etc.)
• child and teacher directed activities
• large motor and gym activities
• outdoor recreational activities
• nutritious snacks and lunch
• rest time

Goals for this Program include:
 

• Learning Activities
  • Recognizing basic colors
  • Recognizing and naming basic shapes
  • Beginning to recognize and count numbers 1 through 10
  • Recognizing first name
  • Ongoing exposure to the alphabet
  • Performing exercises in visual perception, including drawing lines between like objects and circling objects not like others
  • Attention span lengthening through story time, circle time, and show and tell
  • Introduction of a variety of nursery rhymes
  • Participating in science projects that cover the seasons and weather
     
• Social Development
  • Continued development of healthy eating habits, safety awareness and good manners
  • Learning to share toys, equipment, and adult attention
  • Sharing duties and responsibilities, including: picking up toys and supplies, hanging up their own coats, being responsible for items brought from home for show and tell
  • Respecting others and their possessions
  • Developing the ability to express feelings and emotions: appropriately, both verbally and physically
  • Observing birthdays (if desired by parent(s)/guardian(s))
  • Reviewing the calendar to develop an awareness of days of the week and months
  • Developing an awareness of our country, Pledge of Allegiance and respect for the flag
     
• Art Activities
  • Gaining experience with various colors and textures through painting, drawing, coloring, and play dough
  • Engaging in open ended projects to enhance creativity and self-expression
  • Correlating the use of geometric shapes already learned into art projects, many which are centered on seasonal themes.
     
• Music
  • Learning seasonal songs and nursery rhymes, as well as finger plays and poems
  • Listening to tapes and CDs, both songs and stories
  • Learning to use rhythm band instruments
    
    
• Physical Development
  • Developing small motor skills through the use of puzzles, cutting with scissors, holding a pencil correctly etc.
  • Developing the use of large motor skills through the use of games and physical activities either outdoors or in larger play areas
     
• Other Activities
  • Visits from community helpers including police, fireman, dental hygienist, etc.
  • Special parties for holidays
  • Special fun days (Pajama Day, Hat Day) and Theme Days (Red Day, Blue Day)
  • Monthly fire drills